Monthly Meeting

Date: June 11, 2007
Time: 6:50 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Select (Poplar at I-240), Memphis, Tennessee
Attendance:
  • 34 Dining
  • 8 Not Eating
  • Total Attendance: 42

Pledge of Allegiance

Prayer: Reverend Ken Letterman

Call to Order:
President John Schultz

Introduction of Guests: New members Carla Maitland and Ken and Kay Justice

Announcements

  • A card was passed around for members to sign for Reverend Cliff McWhorter who is at home after surgery.
  • Member George Dumbrick has a broken leg and has moved to Southaven.
  • The MSSI Picnic this past Saturday was well received and all had a good time, even though it was quite hot. Thank you to Debbie Selmansberger and Janet Mandanna for hosting this function.
  • A new tent was given to the Scottish Society in memory of long time member, Juanita Long. The tent was well received at the picnic.
  • Clanjamfry will be held the third weekend of September with Susan Branchford as chairperson.
  • Members were encouraged to receive their Grace Notes by e-mail as opposed to "snail" mail.
  • Sue asked all members to bring paint sticks to meetings to make fans as part of publicity and to hand out at different Scottish functions in the area.
  • Mary Ann said that "Scotland 101-Chapter 1" is recorded on both DVD and VHS and is available to members and interested groups. She also asked members to bid on the silent auction items which are displayed in the back of the room. Bids will close at the end of the meeting.


Program – Whiskey Galore

A very interesting program, including film clips and other visual aids, was given on the "whiskey galore" saga which occurred during the 1940's. Several notable books were listed for further exploration including The Polly, Scotch on the Rocks, Harrisons of Liverpool, and Whiskey Galore. One of our members, Margo Wright, lived in the area and told us some of her story also.


Conclusion:
Mary Ann thanked John for an excellent presentation and urged members to bid on the silent auction items.

The meeting is adjoined at 8:05.